I have used Doug Smith at several events to raise money for Veterans he is not only a world class guitarist, but a world class person. He always gets a standing ovation from the crowd.

@berryj.greene7090

Жыл бұрын

Good to hear! Gifted in the round eh!

Incredible artistry. Being able to include the piccolo part was even beyond incredible. This should be our National Anthem. It's arguably the most uplifting march ever written. Thank you, Doug, for playing it, and thanks for posting it.

@mrmz3802

9 ай бұрын

Chet adkins was play on classical guitar at 80’s

@1WEareBUFO1

2 ай бұрын

This isn't the national anthem? 😅

I feel so lucky to have Doug as a guitar teacher for the past four years. He didn't even know this was on youtube until a few weeks ago, lol

I MET HIM hes very HUMBLE and amazing

I am amazed.... God bless America!!! Stars and Stripes Forever always brings tears to my eyes...

Never tire of watching this....brilliant arrangement and Doug's playing is so vibrant and alive...absolutely terrific !

This is one of the most incredible guitar performances mine ears have ever heard.

I have loved Doug Smith since the 90"s when I heard Order of Magnitude and Renewal. He is World-Renowned Performer and composer.

I was here. I was in the second row and I enjoyed every minute of Andrew and Doug.

Blew me away! Fantastic rendition of Stars & Stripe Fowever!

Wow. Flawless. GVD’s arrangement of this blows me away every time I hear it played. The piccolo section is ridiculous. I can’t even imagine how many hours of practice are required to master this piece. Nice to hear it on a steel string guitar with a Sunrise pickup.

I brought myself here. Worth it.

Doug Smith is right to credit Guy Van Duser. Fingerstylists are only starting to catch up to him. Guy's "Western Medley" (a collection of TV and movie Western themes) is another piece of art. The theme from "High Noon" is especially beautiful.

I never get tired of listening to that great March and amazing performance and can’t help but wonder where did THAT USA Go? The world needs it back!

HI! I WENT TO A CONCERT IN ONE OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCHES IN TIGARD OR A FEW YEARS AGO. I ENJOYED THE CONCERT AND ENJOY LISTENING TO YOU PLAY. YOU ARE GREAT. YOU ARE A MASTER. IT FUN TO WATCH AND LISTEN TO YOU PLAY.

Dude is out of control. God Bless America!

now I understand the comment of one of my online musician pals after he watched this, He sent it to me with the following words..."Oh how i watch this & weep !!" :) Well, Dave, the rest of us mere mortals is weeping along with you, haha! GREAT performance!! hats off!!

Love Doug Smith, ever since I saw him on River City Folk. There’s a lot of warm light in his playing.

Amazing piccolo trills in here. What a great transcription and player.

This is by far the best version I' ve ever heard.

@mikecrider8478

Жыл бұрын

Check out the version by Chet Atkins.

@dogma308

Жыл бұрын

@@mikecrider8478 this version is much better than Chet's

@peterwatzlawick

Жыл бұрын

​​@@dogma308 No, it is just faster but with mistakes in it. I Love this guy and his playing nevertheless.

@dagrote1

9 ай бұрын

Just FYI, the arrangment is Guy Van Duser's. Many guitarists have covered it since he wrote it, including Chet.

I must have listened to this a hundred times. Amazed every time. Happy Fourth of July!

Damn, how'd he get an entire band into that little guitar?

@00bean00

4 жыл бұрын

Pym Generator!

@mrbeaverstate

4 жыл бұрын

Orchestra :-)

This is so awesome, in the absolutely proper sense of the word. I know Doug well, and he is not only the most phenomenal guitarist, but he's also one of the most decent human beings you're ever going to run into. I used to think I played the guitar until I heard Doug...

It is an unbelievably playful and lively arrangement of the National March, kudos for the decent work

Outstanding! Personally, I think Mr Sousa would approve.

WOW - incredible. Looks like it was a "good night" - like all the other time's I've seen him play this :). Doug is amazing!

Bravo, young fella. I was blown over hearing your namesake, Smith R, playing this. This was every bit as impressive. Well done!

why haven't more people seen this? My undying respect for Doug for making this

This is the best version I have ever heard . Unique version, definitely. Congratulations.👍👏👍👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

I dreamed a Dream! Born in 1945 I always loved America and then woke up to find what Americans have to THEMSELVES😢😢😢

Doug, that was brilliant. I didn’t think that anyone could beat Chet Atkins version....I think you just did. It was a joy to listen to....it must be incredibly difficult to play.

Playing at this level, it's almost inhuman.

Oh...Lord!!!!! I was lost for words.....Amazing.....

I saw him do this at Crown of the Continent Guitar Festival in 2015…a magical night!!

How could I have missed this guy, he is F great, I agree, his performance is the best I've seen yet, as much as I worship Chet:) sunaj

Now I've seen everything

Brilliant! Doug Smith is simply amazing.

I’ve seen Chet, Tommy, Jerry, and Richard Smith play this, and I love it! Good job

Chet would have been very proud, Doug!

Wow!!! Astounding...beautiful....a master at work.

Amazing. Simply amazing, that song gets me everytime

Great job, Doug...on one of the greatest guitar arrangements I've ever heard!!

You can see the look of relief on his face when he gets past the piccolo part.

i watched doug do this live in parma ohio recently, it was very cool, i have been a fan of his for over 10 years now, he really deserves to be noticed he is truely an awesome player.

Amazing. Just fantastic!

Love to watch this every once in awhile. A great performance.

WOW, just wow, you are very talented

Just WOW!

OMG, this is wonderful - - :-)

Nicely done! JPS and your dad are rightfully proud!

Fantastic tour de force. Brilliant. As good as anyone and delivered in such style. I have heard a few others do this including Chet but none better and it will always be just "a few" that can master this. Loved it and all power to you sir!

Truly inspiring talent... I love watching and listening to your work.

I always loved the way you played this song, You are still a master at guitar!

This is really inspiring. Achieving a tone that clean is difficult on a steel string acoustic. You've given me something to strive for!

THANK YOU! Semper Fi!

I just took a quick listen of an '82 recording of Mr Atkins playing the same. You've added SO much more. Fantastic!!

that was great ......wow ....i had to put my gutiar down for about a year--broken finger-- but I know what song i will try to play soon..thanks very much...tears were brought to my eyes---wow---

A couple of weeks practice and I'd have this piece down with no problem. My nose just grew a couple of inches Lol. That was some amazing picking...

Great control of instrument. Nice left-hand thumb work too. I enjoyed this more than I can say.

The best redention of this peice I have EVER heard ,,,,,,,anywhere..... THE BEST............

@scotiansteelworksltd.bermu5888

5 жыл бұрын

THE CRAZY THING IS... HE WILLSAY,,,,, I've played it better in my basement.

@jeffreygranger6913

5 жыл бұрын

I think you mean rendition, man.

Wonderful, absolutely wonderful.

What a beautiful rendition! Thanks for posting!

Very skillful. Thanks.

Gary Smith and Guy Van Dusser play this as a duo, great interpretation for guitar by Guy.

A true master of his craft.

love this. fantastic.

Absolutely wonderful ! 😍

Could anyone live past the first row here this? Great job

never seen this song played on a guitar, good job.

Absolutely breathtaking!!!!

Best version I've heard

Very well done. Reminds me of boot camp graduation. ⚓

Beautiful just beautiful

Damn he is good! Love it! BRAVO!

So GREAT!!!!

I first heard Guy Van Duser play this piece thirty-odd years ago at The Bottom Line in NYC. (He was performing with Billy Novick at the time.) Doug Smith's performance of "Stars and Stripes Forever" is, in my opinon more fluid and whimsical than that of Guy Van Duser (whom I still greatly admire.)

Have said it before, listening to and watching Doug is a treat, but does make me consider going home and burning my guitars...

@jumpercable20

6 жыл бұрын

I know exactly what you mean, now it's time to take up harmonica

@TCSC47

5 жыл бұрын

Me too!!!!

@jeffreygranger6913

5 жыл бұрын

Or... practice. Funny how at least one makes a ridiculous comment about burning guitars instead of just straight up admiring talent. I must say the audience behaved themselves. Refreshing.

@TCSC47

5 жыл бұрын

@@jeffreygranger6913 Joke, Jeff!

@jeffreygranger6913

5 жыл бұрын

@@TCSC47 Where I come from a joke has to be funny. Why can't people just genuinely appreciate talent and not make it about themselves? Enjoy it!

It's Amazing! Excellent!

This is fantastic!

this is really great thanks for sharing

#2 wow again.... as a life long gutiar player--not a great one-- but enjoyed it ..watch him around 401 he was really into it and was having fun at it..... thats what it is all about.

an amazing version...

A beautiful rendition.

Amazing!

omg omg omg!! beatifull!

This is soooo good. Wish I can do that!!!!

Guy Van Duser wrote this arrangement on guitar over 30-40 years ago. A very difficult piece but it's easier to copy it than to write it. Still a very good performance but Guy should get all the credit!

so amazing... wow

Bravo. What more can I say.

Very good job there

Gave me chills! I was raised on Chet Atkins and love his style. Your talent is beautiful!!

An excellent rendition

outstanding!

Rest in Peace

BRAVO!!

Where oh where is that America the whole world loved?

fantastic!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Beautiful... Happy 4th of July to You:-)

Excellent.

Wow! Virtuoso ! :).